The Founder

Swig The Founder is a classic dirty soda made with Diet Coke, sugar-free coconut syrup, fresh lime, and coconut cream. The crisp cola base pairs with tropical coconut and a bright squeeze of lime, while the creamy topping gives it a smooth finish. It is one of Swig’s signature low-calorie dirty soda choices, with listed calories ranging from 20 to 80, depending on size.
Include Diet Coke + Sugar Free Coconut + Fresh Lime + Coconut Cream

$3.1920 – 80 Cal

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What’s Inside in Swig The Founder?

The Swig The Founder is a simple, refreshing dirty soda made with four main ingredients:

Base: A crisp Diet Coke base provides the fizzy cola foundation.
Coconut: Sugar-free coconut syrup adds a smooth tropical coconut flavor without adding regular syrup sugar.
Fresh Lime: Fresh lime juice brings a bright, tangy kick that balances the cola and coconut.
Cream: Coconut cream adds a rich, smooth, and creamy finish.
Ice: The drink is served over nugget or pebble-style ice for a cold, refreshing texture.
Profile: A balanced combination of cola, coconut, and fresh lime with a light creamy finish.
Caffeine: The standard Diet Coke base contains caffeine.

Price & Calories

A standard Swig The Founder has 20-80 calories, depending on the cup size you order.

Small16 oz.$3.1920 Cal

Medium24 oz.$3.6940 Cal

Large32 oz.$3.9555 Cal

Ex. Large44 oz.$4.4580 Cal

Size	Ounces	Price	Clories
Small	16 oz.	$3.19	20 Cal
Medium	24 oz.	$3.69	40 Cal
Large	32 oz.	$3.95	55 Cal
Extra Large	44 oz.	$4.45	80 Cal

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Customize Your Swig The Founder

The Swig The Founder can be customized with different ice levels, coconut flavor, fresh lime, cream, and soda base options. Here are some popular ways to personalize your drink.

Dietary & Lower-Calorie Swaps

Less Sweet: Ask for light coconut syrup for a more subtle tropical flavor.
Light Coconut Cream: Request light coconut cream for a less rich finish.
No Coconut Cream: Skip the coconut cream for a lighter, crisper drink.
Extra Lime: Add more fresh lime for a brighter, tangier flavor without adding much sweetness.
Light Ice: Choose light pebble ice if you prefer more soda in your cup.

Caffeine-Free Customizations

Swap the Diet Coke Base: Replace the standard Diet Coke with an available caffeine-free soda.
Keep It Simple: Choose a caffeine-free base while keeping the coconut and fresh lime flavors.
Avoid Caffeinated Add-Ins: Skip any additional ingredients that contain caffeine.

Flavor Boosters & Upgrades

Extra Coconut: Add more sugar-free coconut syrup for a stronger tropical flavor.
More Lime: Request extra fresh lime for a sharper citrus kick.
Extra Cream: Ask for additional coconut cream for a richer and smoother texture.
Add Peach: Try adding peach flavor for a sweet fruity twist.
Add Strawberry: Add strawberry flavor for a refreshing berry-coconut combination.
Try Vanilla: Add a little vanilla flavor for a smoother, dessert-like finish.

Here are Customization options/add-ins with extra charges for Swig The Founder available from the Swig menu.

Soda Size

16 oz — +$1.99
24 oz — +$2.55
32 oz — +$2.79
44 oz — +$2.99

Ice Options

Blended — +$1.50
No Ice — +$0.00
Lite Ice — +$0.00
Extra Ice — +$0.00
Extra Extra Ice — +$0.00
Full of Ice — +$0.00

Soda Base

Coke — +$0.00
Diet Coke — +$0.00
Coke Zero — +$0.00
Sprite — +$0.00
Sprite Zero — +$0.00
Root Beer — +$0.00
Pepsi — +$0.00
Pepsi Zero — +$0.00
Mountain Dew — +$0.00
Diet Mountain Dew — +$0.00
Mountain Dew Zero — +$0.00
Dr Pepper — +$0.00
Diet Dr Pepper — +$0.00
Dr Pepper Zero — +$0.00
Dr Pepper Blackberry — +$0.00
Lemonade — +$0.00
Ginger Ale — +$0.00
Fresca — +$0.00
Big Red — +$0.00
Agave Vanilla Cream Soda — +$0.00
Sparkling Water — +$0.00

Flavor and Fresh Fruit

Additional flavors are +$0.40 each.

Blackberry
Blue Raspberry
Butterscotch
Cherry
Coconut
Cranberry
Cupcake
Dragon Fruit
English Toffee
Fresh Lemon
Fresh Lime
Fresh Orange
Grapefruit
Guava
Hazelnut
Mango
Passion Fruit
Peach
Peppermint
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Raspberry
SF Coconut
SF Mango
SF Peach
SF Pineapple
SF Raspberry
SF Strawberry
SF Vanilla
SF Watermelon
Strawberry
Toasted Marshmallow
Vanilla
Watermelon

Purées, Creams and More

Additional purées and creams are +$0.65 each unless otherwise noted.

Purées

Dragon Fruit Purée — +$0.65
Mango Purée — +$0.65
Peach Purée — +$0.65
Pineapple Purée — +$0.65
Raspberry Purée — +$0.65
Strawberry Purée — +$0.65

Creams

Coconut Cream — +$0.65
Half & Half — +$0.65
Vanilla Cream — +$0.65
Whipped Cream — +$0.50

Toppings & Extras

Passion Fruit Pearls — +$0.65
Strawberry Pearls — +$0.65
Frozen Dragon Fruit — +$0.65
Frozen Mango — +$0.65
Frozen Pineapple — +$0.65
Frozen Strawberry — +$0.65
Gummy Sharks — +$0.40

Splashes

Coke Splash
Diet Coke Splash
Coke Zero Splash
Sprite Splash
Sprite Zero Splash
Root Beer Splash
Pepsi Splash
Mountain Dew Splash
Diet Mountain Dew Splash
Dr. Pepper Splash
Diet Dr. Pepper Splash
Lemonade Splash
Fresca Splash
Sparkling Water Splash

Nutrition

The nutrient values stretch across Swig’s standard sizing options (16 oz to 44 oz):

Nutrient	Kid’s (12 oz)	16 oz	24 oz	32 oz	44 oz
Calories	15 Cal	20 Cal	40 Cal	55 Cal	80 Cal
Total Carbs	1 g	1 g	2 g	3 g	4 g
Total Sugars	0 g	0 g	0 g	0 g	0 g
Total Fat	0.5 g	1 g	2 g	3 g	4 g
Saturated Fat	0.5 g	0.5 g	1 g	1.5 g	2 g
Sodium	15 mg	20 mg	30 mg	40 mg	55 mg
Protein	0 g	0 g	0 g	0 g	0 g
Caffeine	12 mg	18 mg	28 mg	37 mg	50 mg

*Based on a 2,000-calorie daily diet. Values are estimates and can shift slightly by portion and location.

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Allergen

The dish contains the allergens.

Dairy

Swig The Founder is naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients for Swig The Founder. Using this, you can make your The Founder at home.

Ingredient	Small (16 oz.)	Medium (24 oz.)	Large (32 oz.)	Ex. Large (44 oz.)
Diet Coke Base	10.5 fl. oz.	16 fl. oz.	21.5 fl. oz.	30.5 fl. oz.
Pebble Ice	5 oz. (Fill to line)	7 oz. (Fill to line)	9 oz. (Fill to line)	11.5 oz. (Fill to line)
Sugar-Free Coconut Syrup	2 pumps (0.50 oz.)	3 pumps (0.75 oz.)	4 pumps (1.00 oz.)	5 pumps (1.25 oz.)
Fresh Lime	1 wedge	1–2 wedges	2 wedges	2–3 wedges
Coconut Cream	0.50 fl. oz.	0.75 fl. oz.	1.00 fl. oz.	1.25 fl. oz.

Why People Like Swig The Founder

The Swig The Founder is popular for its simple combination of crisp cola, tropical coconut, fresh lime, and a smooth creamy finish.

Refreshing Cola Base: Diet Coke gives the drink a crisp, bubbly cola flavor.
Tropical Coconut Taste: Sugar-free coconut syrup adds a sweet tropical note that pairs well with the cola.
Fresh Lime Kick: Fresh lime brings a bright, tangy flavor that cuts through the sweetness.
Creamy Finish: Coconut cream adds a smooth and rich texture to every sip.
Light & Flavorful: The combination delivers plenty of flavor without making the drink overly heavy.
Easy to Customize: You can adjust the coconut, lime, cream, ice, and soda base to match your taste.
Classic Swig Flavor: The balance of cola, coconut, and lime gives The Founder its signature dirty-soda profile.

Check also: Swig Just Peachy Price, Calories & Customization

When Is It Available?

Swig The Founder is available year-round during regular operating hours at all Swig locations.

You can order the drink during the following standard drive-thru hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

How to Order Swig The Founder?

Order by Name: Ask for the “The Founder” from the Swig dirty soda menu.
Select Your Cup Size: Choose your preferred 16 oz (Small), 24 oz (Medium), 32 oz (Large), or 44 oz (X-Large) size.
Request the Standard Build: Ask for the standard Diet Coke base with sugar-free coconut syrup, fresh lime, and coconut cream.
Choose Your Ice: Select regular, light, extra, or no pebble ice, depending on your preference.
Adjust the Coconut Flavor: Request extra sugar-free coconut syrup for a stronger tropical taste or light coconut for a milder flavor.
Customize the Cream: Ask for light coconut cream for a lighter finish or extra cream for a richer texture.
Confirm Your Order: Review your selections and add The Founder to your order.
Choose Pickup or Available Delivery: Complete checkout and follow the pickup or delivery instructions for your selected Swig location.

Customization Ordering

For More Coconut Flavor: Ask for extra sugar-free coconut syrup for a stronger tropical taste.
For More Citrus: Request extra fresh lime for a brighter and tangier finish.
For a Creamier Drink: Add extra coconut cream for a richer, smoother texture.
For Less Sweetness: Request light coconut syrup and reduce the amount of coconut cream.
For a Lighter Version: Ask for light coconut cream or skip the cream completely.
For a Caffeine-Free Version: Ask to replace the standard Diet Coke base with an available caffeine-free soda.
For a Fruity Twist: Add peach or strawberry flavor for an extra layer of fruity sweetness.

Delivery Options

Swig The Founder can be delivered directly to your door through three main channels:

Third-Party Delivery Apps

You can order directly through major delivery services based on local store availability:

DoorDash: Widely supported across most Swig locations.
Uber Eats & Postmates: Available for select locations with standard 30-to-45-minute delivery windows.

The Official Swig App (Order Ahead)

How it Works: Use the Swig App on Google Play or Apple App Store to customize your drink, pay, and earn loyalty rewards.
The Catch: The native app manages curbside or drive-thru pickup rather than direct home delivery.

UniHop (For Shared Office & Large Group Orders)

How it Works: A specialized courier service tailored for multi-drink group orders.
The Method: You place a mobile pickup order on the official Swig app, then coordinate with UniHop to have a “hopper” pick up the tray directly from the drive-thru lane and drop it off at your location.

Swig The Founder Copycat Recipe (24 oz. Medium Size)

You can make a Swig The Founder at home with Diet Coke, sugar-free coconut syrup, fresh lime, coconut cream, and pebble ice.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink (24 oz.)
Caffeine: Contains caffeine from Diet Coke

Ingredients

Diet Coke: 16 fl. oz.
Sugar-Free Coconut Syrup: 0.75 oz. (about 3 pumps)
Fresh Lime: 1–2 wedges
Coconut Cream: 0.75 fl. oz.
Pebble Ice: About 7 oz., or enough to fill the cup

Instructions

Fill the Cup: Add pebble ice to a 24 oz. cup.
Add Coconut Syrup: Pour the sugar-free coconut syrup over the ice.
Squeeze the Lime: Add the juice from 1–2 fresh lime wedges.
Add Coconut Cream: Pour the coconut cream over the lime and coconut mixture.
Add Diet Coke: Slowly pour in the chilled Diet Coke.
Stir Gently: Give the drink a gentle stir to combine the ingredients without losing too much carbonation.
Serve: Enjoy your homemade Founder while it is cold and fizzy.

Swig The Founder vs. This Bliss

Both Swig The Founder and This Bliss start with Diet Coke and fresh lime, so they may look similar on the menu. The flavor changes quite a bit once you compare the extra ingredients.

The Founder adds sugar-free coconut and coconut cream. This gives it a tropical and creamy finish. This Bliss uses cranberry instead, keeping the drink brighter, fruitier, and less creamy.

Feature	Swig The Founder	Swig This Bliss
Soda Base	Diet Coke	Diet Coke
Main Flavor	Sugar-free coconut	Cranberry
Fresh Citrus	Fresh lime	Fresh lime
Cream	Coconut cream	None
Flavor Style	Tropical and creamy	Tart and fruity
Texture	Smooth and creamy	Light and fizzy
Best For	Coconut lovers	Cranberry and citrus lovers
Drink Type	Dirty Soda	Dirty Soda

FAQs

What is Swig The Founder?

Swig The Founder is a classic dirty soda made with Diet Coke, sugar-free coconut syrup, fresh lime, and coconut cream. It has a crisp cola flavor with tropical coconut and a creamy finish.

What does Swig The Founder taste like?

It has a crisp cola flavor combined with sweet coconut and tangy fresh lime. Coconut cream adds a smooth, creamy finish.

Does Swig The Founder have caffeine?

Yes, the standard version contains caffeine from the Diet Coke base.

Can I make The Founder caffeine-free?

Yes, ask your local Swig if you can replace the Diet Coke with an available caffeine-free soda while keeping the coconut and lime flavors.

Can I order The Founder without coconut cream?

Yes, you can request no coconut cream for a lighter and crisper version of the drink.

Can I customize Swig The Founder?

Yes, you can customize the coconut syrup, fresh lime, coconut cream, soda base, and ice level.

How do I order Swig The Founder?

Simply ask for “The Founder” at Swig, select your preferred size and ice level, and request any coconut, lime, cream, or soda-base customizations you want.